Brenan Hanifee - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent back to Toledo The Tigers optioned Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Impact With Casey Mize (thigh) returning from the injured list to start Saturday's game against Toronto, Hanifee will end up as the odd man out of a spot on Detroit's active roster. The 27-year-old has performed admirably when called upon this year, posting a 1.93 ERA and 1.07 WHIP through 9.1 innings, giving him strong odds to return to the Tigers' bullpen at some point.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getting another opener assignment Hanifee will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher in Friday's game against the Blue Jays, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Hanifee opened ahead of primary pitcher Ty Madden two appearances ago, and it will be a similar setup for Friday's contest. The 27-year-old reliever has yielded just one run with a 4:1 K:BB over 8.1 frames out of the Detroit bullpen this season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting bullpen game Hanifee is starting Sunday's game against the Royals, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact The right-hander has some experience as an opener and will start Sunday's bullpen game for Detroit. Since getting called up from Triple-A Toledo in late April, Hanifee has allowed five hits with a 4:1 K:BB across 6.2 scoreless frames in four appearances.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to majors The Tigers recalled Hanifee from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Hanifee has spent the first part of the campaign with Toledo, posting a 4.91 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB over 11 innings across 10 appearances. He's likely to fill a spot in the back of the Tigers' bullpen in place of Connor Seabold (ankle), who landed on the 15-day injured list Sunday.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Toledo The Tigers optioned Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Hanifee was an effective member of Detroit's bullpen last year, posting a 3.00 ERA through 60 innings with the big club. He gave up four earned runs in just 5.2 innings in the Grapefruit League, however, so the Tigers will send him down to Triple-A to give him a chance to get back on track.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling this spring Hanifee has a 7.71 ERA and 1.93 WHIP across five Grapefruit League appearances.

Impact Counting his appearance Monday against the Phillies, Hanifee has now allowed a run in four of his five appearances this spring. The righty was a fairly dependable reliever for the Tigers last year, posting a 3.00 ERA across 60 regular-season innings, though he only struck out 40 batters. The lack of true swing-and-miss stuff likely limits Hanifee to a middle-relief role if he's able to make the Opening Day roster, and his fantasy impact is likely to be limited.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to Triple-A Hanifee was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Hanifee will retreat to the minors after spending the last month with Detroit. During that time, he posted a 2.35 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with five strikeouts over 7.2 frames. Brant Hurter was recalled in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up with Detroit The Tigers recalled Hanifee from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was optioned to Toledo in early August but is back with the Tigers for Sunday's series finale in Minnesota. Hanifee has made 46 relief appearances for the Tigers this year and has recorded 11 holds with a 3.10 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB over 52.1 innings.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up with Detroit The Tigers recalled Hanifee from Triple-A Toledo on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was optioned to Toledo in early August but is back with the Tigers for Sunday's series finale in Minnesota. Hanifee has made 46 relief appearances for the Tigers this season and has recorded 11 holds with a 3.10 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 35:12 K:BB over 52.1 innings.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Toledo The Tigers optioned Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact After giving up two runs (one earned) and taking the loss Friday, Hanifee will be sent down to the minors in order to make room for the newly acquired Charlie Morton. Hanifee still boasts a 3.10 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 52.1 innings in 2025, making it likely he'll put on a Tigers uniform again before the end of the season.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes third loss Hanifee (3-3) allowed two runs (one earned) on two hits while retiring only two batters to take the loss in Friday's 5-4 defeat to the Phillies.

Impact After starter Jack Flaherty allowed just one run across six innings, the Detroit bullpen allowed four runs (three earned) in only two innings to let the game slip away. Hanifee was right in the middle of the collapse, and he allowed his first earned run since July 2, snapping a streak of nine appearances in which he allowed just two unearned runs. The righty still has a solid 3.10 ERA overall this season, and he should remain a key piece of a Detroit bullpen that added several reinforcements before the trade deadline.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Saturday Hanifee (2-2) allowed four runs (three earned) on three hits over an inning of work to take the loss Saturday against the Guardians. He walked one and struck out one.

Impact Working the top of the 10th inning with the score tied 3-3, Hanifee picked an inopportune time to have his worst outing of the season. Coming into Saturday, the righty had allowed only six earned runs all year and had yet to allow more than one earned run in any single appearance. Hanifee still has a strong 3.24 ERA despite the hiccup, and he'll remain a key member of Detroit's bullpen.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Saturday Hanifee (2-1) allowed a run on two hits and a walk while retiring only two batters to take the loss in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to the Blue Jays.

Impact Hanifee worked the bottom of the ninth inning in a 1-1 game and allowed a one-out double to Daulton Varsho. The righty came back to get the next batter, then intentionally walked Anthony Santander to bring Ernie Clement to the plate with two outs. Clement proceeded to deliver a walkoff single, saddling Hanifee with his first loss of the season. The reliever has still been solid with a 2.35 ERA and 1.17 WHIP across 19 appearances, and he should be able to bounce back quickly from the defeat.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second win Wednesday Hanifee (2-0) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win in Wednesday's 7-4 victory over the Astros. He allowed two hits and a walk, while striking out three.

Impact Detroit starter Jackson Jobe only managed to cover four innings, which opened the door for Hanifee to earn his second win out of the bullpen this season. The righty has been stellar for the Tigers, allowing just two earned runs across 16.1 innings while notching 12 strikeouts. After posting a 1.84 ERA during the regular season last year, Hanifee has carved out a role as a reliable reliever in Detroit.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records first win Hanifee (1-0) tossed two scoreless innings of relief to earn the win Monday against the Padres. He allowed one hit and struck out two.

Impact After recording his first hold of the season in his last appearance Saturday, Hanifee notched his first win of the year Monday. The righty allowed an earned run in each of his first two 2025 outings, but since then, he's rattled off eight straight appearances without allowing any earned runs. Overall, Hanifee has a strong 1.54 ERA across 11.2 innings.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first hold Saturday Hanifee worked around a hit to toss a scoreless inning of relief and earn a hold in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Royals.

Impact Following seven stellar innings from starter Casey Mize, Hanifee pitched a clean eighth before turning things over to Will Vest for the save. It was the first hold of the season for Hanifee, who was just recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Friday. The righty has been effective when given an opportunity in the majors, as he has a 1.86 ERA this year across 9.2 innings, and he posted a 1.84 ERA across 29.1 regular-season innings in 2024.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to big club The Tigers recalled Hanifee from Triple-A Toledo on Friday.

Impact The move replenishes Detroit's bullpen after Beau Brieske (ankle) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Hanifee cracked the Tigers' Opening Day roster, and in seven appearances before being optioned to Triple-A on Tuesday, he posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across eight innings.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Toledo The Tigers optioned Hanifee to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hanifee pitched 1.1 innings during the Tigers' loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday, surrendering two unearned runs on three hits and a walk. He now owns a 2.25 ERA and 1.13 WHIP through eight innings, but he'll end up as the roster casualty needed to make room for Keider Montero, who will be promoted to start Wednesday's contest.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks Opening Day roster Hanifee will be included on the Tigers' Opening Day roster, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact He ultimately got the call over Jason Foley, who was surprisingly optioned to Triple-A Toledo earlier Wednesday. Hanifee spun 10.2 scoreless innings this spring with a 9:3 K:BB and held a 1.84 ERA and 23:6 K:BB across 29.1 frames with the Tigers last season. He's better at getting groundballs than strikeouts and will likely serve in a middle relief role.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Vying for final bullpen spot Hanifee, Brant Hurter and Andrew Chafin are likely competing for Detroit's final bullpen spot to begin the regular season Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hanifee is a righty, while Hurter and Chafin are southpaws, so the decision could come down to how manager A.J. Hinch decides to construct his bullpen. Even if Hanifee doesn't make the cut initially, he figures to be in the mix for MLB action at some point this year, particularly if other players struggle or get hurt. Hanifee impressed in a small sample last year, posting a 1.84 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across 29.1 regular-season innings for the Tigers.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Continues strong spring play After tossing two scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Hanifee now has a 0.00 ERA and 0.82 WHIP across 7.1 innings this spring along with se...

Impact Hanifee was a pleasant surprise for the Tigers in 2024, posting a 1.84 ERA and 1.12 WHIP across 29.1 regular-season innings after getting called up to the majors in early August. The righty often served as an opener and gave Detroit some length out of the bullpen. Based on his strong showing last year and impressive spring so far, Hanifee should have a roster spot locked up, and he may see more high-leverage work as the season progresses if he continues to pitch well.

MARCH 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as opener Friday Hanifee will serve as the Tigers' opening pitcher in Friday's game versus the White Sox.

Impact It's the third opener assignment this season for Hanifee, who went a combined 2.2 scoreless innings the first two times. Casey Mize is one candidate for bulk relief Friday, but the Tigers have not divulged their plans.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opening Saturday Hanifee will serve as the Tigers' opener in Saturday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Hanifee has posted an impressive 1.47 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through 18.1 innings in the majors this season, and he'll now be trusted to make his second career MLB start. He will likely be removed from the game after an inning or two, at which point Brant Hurter is expected to pitch in bulk relief.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sustains first loss Monday Hanifee (0-1) allowed an unearned run on two hits across an inning of relief to take the loss Monday against the Padres. He struck out two.

Impact Hanifee didn't help his own cause, as a throwing error on a soft single by Mason McCoy allowed the batter to get into scoring position with one out. Luis Arraez then drove McCoy in, which saddled Hanifee with his first loss in the big leagues. The 26-year-old has actually pitched pretty well for the Tigers, as he lowered his season ERA to 1.53 after not allowing any earned runs Monday. The righty should continue to see steady work out of Detroit's bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Covers two innings Friday Hanifee tossed two scoreless innings of relief in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Yankees. He walked one and struck out two.

Impact Hanifee followed opener Beau Brieske, who worked the first inning. Hanifee was effective once again in relief, and outside of his first appearance of the season back on Aug. 1, the righty has now logged nine scoreless innings in his last five outings. The 26-year-old is still in a mostly low-leverage role at the moment, but Hanifee could move up the bullpen pecking order if he keeps pitching well.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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